The Sure Strike instant card from Magic: The Gathering's Core Set 2021 (M21). This common card provides a versatile combat boost with first strike capability.
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set 2021
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Sure Strike is a common instant card from the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021, identified by card number 163. Art by Jakub Kasper, the card has a mana cost of {1}{R} and a mana value of 2. It targets a creature, giving it a +3/+0 power boost and the first strike ability until the end of the turn. This mechanical effect allows the affected creature to deal combat damage before other creatures that lack first strike, making it a reliable tool for aggressive red strategies. The card's flavor text suggests a theme of acting decisively against imminent threats, though the mechanical focus remains on its straightforward combat utility. As part of the M21 base set, Sure Strike fits into the broader identity of Magic's core product lines, which aim to provide accessible and powerful effects for players. This card is number 163 in the Core Set 2021 checklist. The card is an Instant that gives a target creature +3/+0 and first strike until end of turn. Its presence in the base set ensures it is widely recognized among the Magic community. Whether used to secure an early kill or stabilize a board state, Sure Strike exemplifies the efficient design philosophy found in modern Magic releases. Its status as a common card from M21 makes it a frequent inclusion in booster packs and preconstructed decks, ensuring its continued relevance in the trading card game ecosystem.
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Sure Strike
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jakub Kasper
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}
Instant
R
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Target creature gets +3/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
To survive imminent doom, it sometimes takes a foolhardy soul who acts first and fears later.
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Sure Strike is an instant card that gives a target creature +3/+0 and first strike until end of turn. It costs {1}{R} and has a mana value of 2.
Sure Strike is from the Core Set 2021, also known as M21. It is card number 163 in the base set checklist.
The artwork for Sure Strike was created by Jakub Kasper. The flavor text reflects the aggressive nature of the card's effect.
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